Training and costs

March 19, 2022
By Alwyn
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Training and Costs of some courses and classes;

1. INDUCTION;   COST: 1,100 BAHT Advanced Booking only

To start Krav Maga training there is a five hour induction class, which covers the essential core basics and principles of Krav Maga.

The induction is also an excellent stand alone self defence course and you will not only learn a lot but have a greater understanding of self defence combined with the ability to deal with the most common type of attacks. You will also start to learn how to cope with pressure in a controlled environment. The course is intensive – but not so physically hard – and also fun!

You will defend against common attacks including circular type attacks such as

• roundhouse swinging punches

• straight punches

• chokes or strangle holds from the front – including avoidance, de-escalation and prevention

• Defence against front kick such as a kick to the groin

• You will have an introduction to knife defences

You will learn how to counter-attack effectively. This includes training with;

• Different angles of attacks

• Attacking through various distances (long, medium and close quarters)

• Attacks with hands (open hand and closed fist), elbows, feet and knees. (include hammer strikes)

• Combinations of attacks

• Identifying attacks

You will train the Krav Maga way and gain an understanding of why we work as we do. Why we use the fighting (outlet or ready) stance and how to make a proper fist for an example. Everything you will learn and practice is explained clearly so you understand why you are doing things in a certain way and maybe not in another way. If you’re not sure about something then ask! It might be you have learned to do certain things and a different way, please ask if you would like to know why we do things differently sometimes.

You will need:

1. Suitable footwear. Non-marking trainers are best.

2. Loos fitting clothing for training. You can wear shorts or tracksuit bottoms, whatever you’re comfortable with.

3. Bring a bottle of water and a snack – bananas are ideal.

4. Preferably a groin guard if you have one.

5. Bring a notepad and pen in case you want to take notes.

6. Any protection you wish – forearm protectors etc are all fine.

2. MODULES;  3 Hours a week for 10 weeks. Cost 7,50000 Baht. Advance Booking Only

The first module in the series of courses covers a lot of ground, there is of course repetitions from the material in the induction course, but during this module you will train for;

Defences

• Outside defences against circular attacks including knife attack

• Inside defences against straight punches 1

• Outside defences against punches 1

• Defence against groin kick 1

• Defence against groin kick 2

• Defence against roundhouse kick 1 (using legs)

• Defence against roundhouse kick 1 (using forearm)

• Defences against chokes from around the body (front, side, rear)

• Defence against side headlock 1

• Defence against knife threat 1 (medium distance)

• Defence against knife attack 1 (downward and upward attacks)

• Defending multiple attackers 1
More attacks and combinations including

• Straight punches to different heights and directions

• Hammer strikes to different direction and chopping strikes

• Elbow strikes to different directions (horizontal)

• Regular front kicks 1

• Roundhouse kicks 1

• Low Stomping/defensive kicks front, back and side

• Knee strikes

• Combining attacks with hands and feet etc

• Rhythm’s of attacks

You will also be introduced to slow fighting which enables you to practice defences/counterattacks in a way which helps you to identify the attacks correctly. Some light pressure training (such as reacting from a passive stance with closed eyes) and simulations such as ATM hold ups

3. CLASSES; Pay as you go classes every Wednesday 7pm till 8:30pm and Saturday mornings 10:00am til 11:30 am. Class cost 500 Baht.

The classes are for people who maybe can’t commit to the training modules or are looking for some extra training.

As with the Induction, training modules and courses/seminars safety is paramount. You will be exposed to a host of scenarios and the training is varied. Self defence is a serious business and nobody takes it more seriously than we do – but the classes are fun and enjoyable too. You’ll meet nice like minded people, which is always nice!

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Womens-Course

March 19, 2022
By Alwyn
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Our Womens-Course focuses on rape prevention. We train preventions techniques and prevention tactic. Learn to spot the danger signs and what to do about it. Learn how to defend yourself  when no danger signals are apparent

Women can face different problems to men when it comes to violent confrontations. Our Womens-Course addresses these problems

There is nothing worse than having to walk in fear. Attacks on women are ever-increasing but now you can do something about that. We what type of woman rapists and kidnappers seek. Where know where they look for them and we know their tactics. We also know what deters would be rapists and kidnappers. Our unique Womens-Course will teach you what to look for and what to do if attacked.

The Womens-Course teaches you how to defend yourself against common chokes, grabs and bearhugs and other types of attacks. The Womens-Course also what to do when confronted by a weapon and how to fight when you’re on the ground.  We simulate realistic scenarios and teach realistic defences.

The Krav Maga Women Only Program has been carefully developed with valuable input from law enforcement officials, criminal prosecutors, psychologists, physicians, and rape prevention counselors. Our Womens-Course deals with how and where women are most commonly attacked. We teach women how to safely and effectively defend themselves against an attacker in worst case scenarios. We teach you how to counter-attack with punches, elbows, knees, and kicks and other available weapons. Defences are taught against chokes, bearhugs, and headlocks – standing up or on the ground.

The Women’s Course incorporates training methods to build a woman’s aggression and fighting spirit and to train them how to respond mentally and physically in a time of need. Our goal is to eliminate the danger of “freezing” or “shutting down” in violent confrontations. all this and a lot more is covered

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How to Make a Brick Walkway

March 19, 2022
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I am extremely excited to share a big project with you today!

We finally put to use the bricks our neighbor gave us … for free … and made a lovely brick walkway out front. I did a little research online before starting, then we jumped on in. Here’s how it went.

1. We measured the width and length for the walkway, using stakes and twine to mark the area.
I would recommend deciding on the pattern for your bricks before you decide on the width of your path. This will insure that your bricks will fit inside the designated area.
*ahem* I may or may not have done that myself, but would highly recommend you do it.

2. We went 15 feet out from the bottom of the stairs in order to make a nice boundary for the extra parking. The existing blocks were removed before the digging began.


3. Brian and Silas dug out a nice bed for the walkway. You will want to make it deep enough to make your bricks even with the grass level, so take into account the size of your bricks and the layer of sand you will spread before laying the bricks.


4. After all that digging you should take a break. It’s hard work.


5. Before proceeding with the next step, call the crew foreman to inspect your work.


6. To prepare for laying the bricks, spread a nice bed of sand about an inch thick in your path. We worked in sections of about a yard each. As you can see, I placed the bricks fairly close together. Wiggle the bricks into the bed of sand to make them fit securely.


7. Here’s a look at the progress. I decided to alternate my main pattern with a random pattern because there weren’t enough bricks to do the entire thing with my main pattern. I love the patchwork look!
Continue laying bricks until your new walkway is filled.

8. After we finished laying the bricks, we filled in the sides with dirt. I used a two by four to pack it down tightly.


9. Next, dump generous shovels full of sand on your new fancy walk and rub it in using a broom. The goal is to work in as much sand as possible between the cracks. To aid in settling, after the first layer is done lightly spray with water before applying another layer of sand. This part of the process took quite a while to get enough sand in the cracks, so take your time.


10. We were expecting some rain, so I left plenty of extra sand on the surface.
Over the next couple weeks, I swept more sand into the cracks every few days. The hot summer sun has baked the sand into a nice hard seal around the bricks.

TaDa!!! New brick walkway!


Just for fun I decided to make a raised bed at the end of the walk. It seemed like there needed to be a destination at the end, ya know?

I stacked two layers of these funny-shaped bricks and filled it with potting soil and dirt that was dug out to make way for the brick path.


And now, here are entirely too many pictures of my new brick walkway.
I am totally infatuated!


To me, it looks like the brick walk has been in front of the house since it was first built in 1890!


I hope you find these instructions helpful if you’re thinking about installing a brick walkway in your yard. The entire process took several hours of work for three days with my husband, son, and myself doing the labor.

Happy Independence Day!

I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts.
Psalm 119:45 NIV

God Bless America!

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Induction Course

March 19, 2022
By Alwyn
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Induction Course   COST: 1,100 BAHT. Advanced Booking only

Induction Course. 4 hours of intensive learning. Before starting Krav Maga Training there is a required four hour Induction Course. The Induction Course covers the essential core basics and principles of Krav Maga and the principles of Krav Maga Training. What this means is a student will fit into an existing class or group and understand what is going on and therefore be able to get the most from the classes immediately.

The Induction Course is also an excellent stand alone self defence course and you will not only learn a lot but have a greater understanding of self defence combined with the ability to deal with the most common type of attacks. You will also start to learn how to cope with pressure in a controlled environment. The Induction Course is intensive – but not so physically hard – and also fun!

Begining with identifying different attacks;

You will defend against common attacks including circular type attacks such as  roundhouse swinging punches and also;

• straight punches

• chokes or strangle holds from the front – including avoidance, de-escalation and prevention

• Defence against front kick such as a kick to the groin

• You will have an introduction to knife defences

You will learn how to counter-attack effectively. This includes training;

• Different angles of attacks

• Attacking through various distances (long, medium and close quarters)

• Attacks with hands (open hand and closed fist), elbows, feet and knees. (include hammer strikes)

• Combinations of attacks

You will train the Krav Maga way and gain an understanding of why we work as we do. Why we use the fighting (outlet or ready) stances and how to make a proper fist for an example. Everything you will learn and practice is explained clearly so you understand why you are doing things in a certain way and maybe not in another way. If you’re not sure about something then ask! It might be you have learned to do certain things and a different way, please ask if you would like to know why we do things differently sometimes.

You will need:

1. Suitable footwear. Non-marking trainers are best.

2. Loose fitting clothing for training. You can wear shorts or tracksuit bottoms, whatever you’re comfortable with.

3. Bring a bottle of water and a snack – bananas are ideal.

4. Preferably a groin guard if you have one.

5. Bring a notepad and pen in case you want to take notes.

6. Any protection you wish – forearm protectors etc are all fine.

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Make a Bud Vase / Votive Holder

March 19, 2022
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My daughter, Steph, and I tackled a little project the other evening.
This is a great way to reuse baby food or other small jars and scrap wood.
We followed this great tutorial, so I’m not going to go into a ton of detail here.
If you want to make your own and have questions, follow the link.
We laid out all our supplies on the dining room table and gave the baby snacks and toys.

This was Steph’s first time handling a drill.
Measuring to make sure we had the clamps centered and evenly spaced was a bit tedious.

 

The little clamps are ready for jars!

Although it can be hung, I opted to prop my new votive holder / bud vase against the wall.
Isn’t the little kitty teapot so cute? She’s a recent antiquing treasure.

Doesn’t it cast some pretty shadows?

 I think at some point I will hang it on the back porch, but for now…

…I like it in the kitchen where I can see it most of the day.
My new wall decor is making me smile.

 

Thank you for stopping by today!!
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Old Dresser + Chalk Paint = TV Stand

March 19, 2022
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Here is my latest project….

I started with this little gem that was rejected and stored in the shed loft.
One of the top drawers was broken, so I removed them both to make room for electronic gadgets.

After removing the drawer pulls, I gave it a good cleaning before applying the chalk paint.
The chalk paint recipe I use is this:

3 parts latex paint (I have found a paint with primer works best)
1 part plaster of paris (diluted with an equal amount of hot water)

For example, if I use 1 1/2 cups paint, I would need 1/2 cup plaster of paris that has been diluted with 1/2 cup hot water. Mix these together thoroughly and you’re ready to paint!

For this job I only needed two coats. I like to use a foam roller for the larger flat surfaces and a brush for the corners and curvy places.

When the paint was dry I protected the surface with SC Johnson Paste Wax. If you can’t wait to wax, you may end up rubbing off some of your paint, giving it a light distressed look. By giving it some time to dry the paint should stay in place. I think I waited about 30 minutes after it appeared to be dry before waxing. There was one small edge where the paint rubbed off a tiny bit.

The color is Valspar’s Rattan Palm. Because of the chalk paint mixture, it turned out a bit lighter than the actual paint. I covered the inside with a neutral paint sample I found on the oops-paint shelf.


Brian drilled some holes for wires.

We braced the shelf where the dvd player and Wii will sit with a couple boards from the scrap pile. Brian cut them to fit and we glued them to the sides of the dresser and under the shelf.

Okay – here is what the TV sat on before….
…all chrome and glass contemporary-ness that I never really liked.

Here it is today!

I love how the gadgets rest so neat and tidy inside the cubby.
The drawers are filled with remotes, game controllers, games, manuals, and other assorted junk no one ever wants to look at everyday! The color is about three shades darker than the walls, so blends in nicely.

This project cost me less than $20!

I’m such a geek I just sat on the couch without the TV on to stare it for awhile.
So pretty.

P.S. Did you notice the little boo-boo I made? I thought it was so hilarious I decided to leave it and see if anyone points it out.

Thanks for stopping by today!

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FREE INTRODUCTORY LESSON!!

March 19, 2022
By Alwyn
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Come and join in! Try a Free Introductory Lesson with Thailand Krav Maga in Phuket for free! Dates T.B.A.

A 60 minute Free Introductory Lesson to give you a good idea of what Krav Maga and Krav Maga Training is all about. You will get a good idea of how the lessons and teaching systems are structured. This free lesson gives you an introduction to Krav Maga Training and will show you how your body reacts under pressure and some of the body’s natural instinctive behaviours and how these instinctive responses form the core of Krav Maga.

The Krav Maga Training in the Free Introductory Lesson will introduce you to some of the “families of defences” and how one defence can work against different attacks.

The Free Introductory Lesson is usually 11:00 till 12 noon at the weekend.

Train in comfortable loose clothing, shorts are fine.

Wear trainers or tennis shoes (or martial arts training shoes if you have them) and bring a bottle of water.

The Free Introductory Lesson covers 60 minutes of Krav Maga Training in self defence. 60 minutes is not a long time but we will cover a few of the blocks and counter-attacks to roundhouse type punches. We’ll also work on some releases from chokes and strangles and you are welcome to ask as many questions as you wish!

What happens after the Free Introductory Lesson? If Krav Maga and Krav Maga Training is what you’re looking for then the next step will be the Induction Course – a four hour course where we cover some more core basics of Krav Maga including more defences against attacks from around the body. Counter-attacking and angles and distances of attack.

After the induction then you can choose your Krav Maga training programme. You can choose to train by modules which are designed to take you through the syllabi in a logical manner starting with the most common types of attacks and through to the least common. Maybe time is an issue and you can’t commit to regular modular type training and adhoc classes suit you better. Or maybe you prefer more intensive Krav Maga Training such as fast Track or Private tuition?

The choice is yours but which ever programme suits you best, you will be getting the best Krav Maga Training available today.

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Do You Need A Better Plan?

March 19, 2022
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Maybe I should just say, I need a better plan.

Okay, okay. I just need a plan. A plan for the morning. I don’t have one. Well – wait – unless you count the one about boiling the water for my morning French-pressed wake up elixir. Straight up. Black. Strong.

Yeah, I should have more of a plan than –
Get up.
Boil water.
Make coffee.
Drink coffee.
Don’t burn mouth.
After I get the coffee down, it’s pretty much haphazard. What does haphazard actually mean, anyway?

Haphazard:
happening or done in a way that has not been planned
synonyms include: random, hit-or-miss, slapdash, jumbled, careless, irregular,
all over the place (haha – very funny)

Ouch. Guilty as charged. And sorry I asked.

You know, I used to be an organized person. When the kiddos were young and still at home, it seems I accomplished so much more. And I know I had a plan for each and every day. What happened?

Little by little, I got comfortable. Life got easier in many ways. And I got – dare I say it? – lazy.

Why is it that as the kids got older and either left home or got self-sufficient, not requiring as much from me, I got lazy?

I can even remember realizing a few years ago the privileged season of more time to myself quickly approaching. I looked forward to it and thought about how much I’d be able to accomplish. But I didn’t make a plan.

I was soon to arrive at every mom’s Promised Land.

The Promised Land which flowed with children sleeping through the night, waking and getting their own breakfast, doing their school and chores without too much prodding. Children who didn’t need a babysitter. Children who could safely drive themselves to events or work. Children who didn’t care anymore if I left the house without them.

I am a mom who has practically worked herself out of a job.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m not sad about this in any way, shape, or form. It’s the way is supposed to be. We raise our kids so they can be godly, self-sufficient, productive members of society, and able to move out of the house.

But I forgot to remember how I came to be in this place of privilege. Reminds me of something I read somewhere….

Deuteronomy 8:7-18 (NLT)

For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land
of flowing streams and pools of water, with fountains and springs that gush out in the valleys and hills.
It is a land of wheat and barley; of grapevines, fig trees, and pomegranates; of olive oil and honey.

It is a land where food is plentiful and nothing is lacking.
It is a land where iron is as common as stone, and copper is abundant in the hills.

When you have eaten your fill,
be sure to praise the Lord your God for the good land he has given you.

But that is the time to be careful!
Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the Lord your God
and disobey his commands, regulations, and decrees that I am giving you today.

For when you have become full and prosperous
and have built fine homes to live in, and when your flocks and herds have become very large and your silver and gold have multiplied along with everything else,

be careful!

Do not become proud at that time and forget the Lord your God, who rescued you
from slavery in the land of Egypt.

Do not forget that he led you through the great and terrifying wilderness
with its poisonous snakes and scorpions, where it was so hot and dry.

He gave you water
from the rock!

He fed you
with manna in the wilderness, a food unknown to your ancestors.
He did this to humble you and test you for your own good.

He did all this so you would never say to yourself,
‘I have achieved this wealth with my own strength and energy.’

Remember the Lord your God.

He is the one who gives you power to be successful,
in order to fulfill the covenant he confirmed to your ancestors with an oath.

Forgive me, Father. I forgot. I forgot that You sustained me when I was sleep deprived. I forgot that You gave me wisdom when I had no clue how to discipline those kids. I forgot that You taught me how to teach them. I forgot that You provided when the bank account was slim. I forgot that You kept me calm when they struggled with their faith. I forgot that You protected us from ourselves. I was never hungry or without clothes or shelter. I was never alone.

So, here I am, Friends. January 2, 2014 and I need a plan.

I haven’t been into New Year’s Resolutions for some time now, preferring to make goals. I have to admit, though, that I’m kind of afraid of making goals. Well, I take that back. I’m not afraid to make goals. I’m afraid of failing at the goals I make.

Oh my gosh – all of a sudden I’m wondering what I’m doing? Writing all this, knowing I’m going to hit the “Publish” button pretty soon and I’ve bared my soul. Now you all know that Calista’s only definite plan for the day is to get up, make the coffee, and drink it. After that, it’s hit-or-miss.

Well, I will hit “Publish” and I want you to know I’ve written in first person on purpose, because this is my problem, not yours. This morning I am only preaching to myself.

I hope it encourages you.

I am thankful for God’s Word and specifically Deuteronomy 8:7-18 (NLT) today. Did you catch all the provisions of God?

A good land
Flowing streams, fountains of water, gushing springs
Lacking nothing, being filled

Having been rescued
Led through the great and terrifying wilderness
(come on now, can anyone else relate here?)

He gave you water
He fed you

He gives you power to be successful

I am undone by the goodness of our God.

And I am finished wasting my time.

I’m getting a plan.

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About me

Alwyn is the Director and acting Chief Instructor for The IKMF – Thailand and has been teaching Krav Maga since qualifying as an IKMF instructor in 1996. Alwyn has taught Krav Maga to thousands of people around the world in regular classes, courses and seminars and is one of the most enlightening and entertaining and skilled instructors anywhere.

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